What is SIJS?
Immigrant Legal Resource Center (May 15, 2024)
This Community Explainer reviews SIJS, what its key benefits are, and the eligibility pathways.
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
Susan Schmidt, Encyclopedia of Social Work (July 2017)
This article provides an overview of Special Immigrant Juvenile Status and the multifaceted role of the social work profession in supporting eligible children and advocating for policy improvements.
Working with Immigrant Families
The California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare (March 20, 2024)
This resource reviews key considerations and best practices for child welfare agencies and practitioners working with immigrant families.
Employment-Based Immigration Visas for DACA Recipients
Krsna Avila & Dan Berger, Immigrant Legal Resource Center (January 22, 2024)
This practice advisory reviews common employment-based visa options for DACA recipients.
What You Need to Know About Public Charge
Immigrant Legal Resource Center (March 4, 2024)
This Community Explainer reviews public charge, who it impacts, and what immigrants should know regarding certain public benefits and their family’s immigration circumstances.
Social Justice for Young Children Conversation Series: Working Across Silos and in Community to Support Children of Immigrants
Wendy Cervantes and Adriana Cadena, Foundation for Child Development (January 31, 2024)
This piece highlights how building strong cross-sector alliances and bringing in the voices of immigrant families to inform policy priorities are key for supporting children of immigrants.
Find an Immigration Lawyer
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
This database allows users to search for immigration lawyers by type of lawyer, language, and location. It also includes private practice lawyers.
List of Pro Bono Legal Service Providers
The U.S. Department of Justice
This database enables users to search for pro bono legal service providers by state.
Parole for Formerly Separated Families
Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (October 4, 2023)
This resource reviews frequently asked questions about opportunities for parole for immigrant families separated under the Trump administration’s “zero tolerance” policy.
